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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 507.27 and 214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 507.27 and 214.87 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 507.27 = 214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/507.27 = 214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 507.27 × 214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 108,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,995.84/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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