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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.28 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.28 and 215.48 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.28 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.28 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.28 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 109,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,308.69/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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