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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 507.14 and 216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 507.14 and 216.23 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 507.14 = 216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/507.14 = 216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 507.14 × 216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 109,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,657.80/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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