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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 507.13 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 507.13 and 216.59 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 507.13 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/507.13 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 507.13 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 109,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,838.56/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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