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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.38 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.38 and 216.47 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.38 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.38 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.38 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 109,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,830.55/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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