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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 497.70 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 497.70 and 210.24 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 497.70 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/497.70 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 497.70 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 104,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,636.45/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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