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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 506.82 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 506.82 and 216.12 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 506.82 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/506.82 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 506.82 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 109,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,533.94/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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