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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 498.46 and 210.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 498.46 and 210.66 is: 315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 498.46 = 210.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/498.46 = 210.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 498.46 × 210.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 105,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,003.19/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.69

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