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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 506.96 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 506.96 and 216.34 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 506.96 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/506.96 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 506.96 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 109,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,675.73/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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