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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 506.46 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 506.46 and 216.68 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 506.46 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/506.46 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 506.46 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 109,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,739.75/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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