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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 507.27 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 507.27 and 216.69 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 507.27 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/507.27 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 507.27 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 109,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,920.34/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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