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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.36 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.36 and 210.34 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.36 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.36 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.36 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 104,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,825.04/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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