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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 507.51 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 507.51 and 216.51 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 507.51 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/507.51 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 507.51 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 109,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,880.99/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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