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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.27 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.27 and 216.19 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.27 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.27 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.27 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 109,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,666.24/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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