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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.99 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.99 and 216 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.99 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.99 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.99 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 109,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,510.38/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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