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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 508.50 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 508.50 and 210.78 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 508.50 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/508.50 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 508.50 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 107,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,181.63/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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