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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 507.52 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 507.52 and 216.64 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 507.52 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/507.52 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 507.52 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 109,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,949.13/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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