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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 508.10 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 508.10 and 210.92 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 508.10 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/508.10 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 508.10 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 107,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,164.86/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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