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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 506.58 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 506.58 and 216.30 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 506.58 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/506.58 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 506.58 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 109,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,573.25/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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