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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 508.10 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 508.10 and 215.00 is: 322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 508.10 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/508.10 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 508.10 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 109,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,243.25/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.46

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