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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.27, 495.83 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.27, 495.83 and 208.93 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.27 : 495.83 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.27/495.83 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.27x = 495.83 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.27x = 103,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,593.76/331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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