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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 498.56 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 498.56 and 210.05 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 498.56 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/498.56 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 498.56 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 104,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,722.53/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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