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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 507.64 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 507.64 and 216.39 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 507.64 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/507.64 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 507.64 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 109,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,845.14/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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