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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 496.05 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 496.05 and 208.97 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 496.05 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/496.05 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 496.05 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 103,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,657.09/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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