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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 507.83 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 507.83 and 216.51 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 507.83 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/507.83 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 507.83 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 109,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,949.19/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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