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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 506.07 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 506.07 and 214.07 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 506.07 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/506.07 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 506.07 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 108,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,331.87/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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