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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 507.02 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 507.02 and 216.59 is: 325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 507.02 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/507.02 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 507.02 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 109,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,811.84/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.19

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