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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 748.77 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 748.77 and 210.94 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 748.77 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/748.77 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 748.77 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 157,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,945.54/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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