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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 506.77 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 506.77 and 216.35 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 506.77 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/506.77 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 506.77 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 109,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,639.69/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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