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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 498.36 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 498.36 and 208.90 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 498.36 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/498.36 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 498.36 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 104,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,104.91/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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