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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 748.38 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 748.38 and 210.30 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 748.38 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/748.38 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 748.38 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 157,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,384.31/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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