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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.95, 745.31 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.95, 745.31 and 208.11 is: 312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.95 : 745.31 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.95/745.31 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.95x = 745.31 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.95x = 155,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,105.42/496.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.11

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