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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.81 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.81 and 214.79 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.81 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.81 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.81 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 108,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,859.67/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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