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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.48 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.48 and 211.26 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.48 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.48 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.48 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 105,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,520.14/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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