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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 499.05 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 499.05 and 210.42 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 499.05 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/499.05 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 499.05 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 105,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,010.10/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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