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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 498.59 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 498.59 and 210.96 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 498.59 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/498.59 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 498.59 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 105,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,182.55/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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