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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 506.96 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 506.96 and 217.12 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 506.96 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/506.96 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 506.96 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 110,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,071.16/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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