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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 506.39 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 506.39 and 216.05 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 506.39 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/506.39 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 506.39 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 109,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,401.95/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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