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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 497.88 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 497.88 and 210.36 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 497.88 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/497.88 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 497.88 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 104,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,734.04/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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