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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 497.49 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 497.49 and 208.35 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 497.49 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/497.49 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 497.49 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 103,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,650.80/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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