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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 498.52 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 498.52 and 208.82 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 498.52 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/498.52 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 498.52 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 104,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,101.67/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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