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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 748.32 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 748.32 and 210.28 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 748.32 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/748.32 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 748.32 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 157,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,356.73/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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