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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 497.49 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 497.49 and 210.16 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 497.49 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/497.49 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 497.49 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 104,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,552.50/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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