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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.56 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.56 and 210.60 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.56 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.56 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.56 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 104,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,995.68/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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