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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.67, 504.24 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.67, 504.24 and 214.66 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.67 : 504.24 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.67/504.24 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.67x = 504.24 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.67x = 108,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,240.16/336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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