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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 508.80 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 508.80 and 211.04 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 508.80 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/508.80 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 508.80 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 107,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,377.15/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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