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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.35 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.35 and 208.91 is: 313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.35 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.35 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.35 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 103,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,692.48/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.36

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