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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 507.09 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 507.09 and 216.49 is: 324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 507.09 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/507.09 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 507.09 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 109,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,777.38/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.21

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