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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 506.91 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 506.91 and 216.44 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 506.91 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/506.91 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 506.91 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 109,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,714.56/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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