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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.52 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.52 and 215.92 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.52 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.52 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.52 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 109,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,367.80/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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