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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.71 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.71 and 216.84 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.71 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.71 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.71 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 110,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,091.84/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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