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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 507.08 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 507.08 and 216.01 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 507.08 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/507.08 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 507.08 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 109,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,534.35/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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