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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 507.62 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 507.62 and 216.55 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 507.62 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/507.62 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 507.62 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 109,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,925.11/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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