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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 508.52 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 508.52 and 210.80 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 508.52 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/508.52 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 508.52 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 107,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,196.02/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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