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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 498.43 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 498.43 and 208.76 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 498.43 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/498.43 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 498.43 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 104,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,052.25/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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