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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 498.24 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 498.24 and 210.48 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 498.24 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/498.24 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 498.24 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 104,869.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,869.56/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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