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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 507.96 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 507.96 and 216.96 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 507.96 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/507.96 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 507.96 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 110,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,207.00/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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