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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507.06 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507.06 and 216.16 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507.06 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507.06 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507.06 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 109,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,606.09/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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