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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 497.90 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 497.90 and 210.18 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 497.90 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/497.90 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 497.90 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 104,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,648.62/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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