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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 499.68 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 499.68 and 210.78 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 499.68 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/499.68 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 499.68 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 105,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,322.55/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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