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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 504.27 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 504.27 and 214.58 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 504.27 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/504.27 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 504.27 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 108,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,207.52/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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