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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 496.82 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 496.82 and 210.30 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 496.82 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/496.82 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 496.82 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 104,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,481.25/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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