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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.24 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.24 and 210.72 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.24 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.24 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.24 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 104,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,989.13/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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