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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 497.81 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 497.81 and 208.62 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 497.81 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/497.81 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 497.81 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 103,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,853.64/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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