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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.05 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.05 and 216.16 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.05 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.05 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.05 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 109,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,600.31/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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