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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 498.03 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 498.03 and 210.15 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 498.03 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/498.03 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 498.03 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 104,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,661.00/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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