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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 495.53 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 495.53 and 208.92 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 495.53 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/495.53 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 495.53 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 103,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,525.08/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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