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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.82 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.82 and 210.16 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.82 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.82 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.82 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 104,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,621.85/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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