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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 507 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 507 and 216.24 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 507 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/507 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 507 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 109,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,633.68/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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