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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 507.51 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 507.51 and 216.85 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 507.51 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/507.51 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 507.51 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 110,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,053.54/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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