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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 498.90 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 498.90 and 210.88 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 498.90 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/498.90 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 498.90 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 105,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,208.03/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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