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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.67 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.67 and 216.41 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.67 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.67 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.67 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 109,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,861.79/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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