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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 498.32 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 498.32 and 210.71 is: 316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 498.32 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/498.32 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 498.32 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 105,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,001.99/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.36

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