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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 508 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 508 and 210.56 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 508 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/508 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 508 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 106,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,964.48/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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