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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 508.14 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 508.14 and 217.20 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 508.14 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/508.14 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 508.14 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 110,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,368.01/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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