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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.80 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.80 and 216.96 is: 325.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.80 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.80 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.80 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 110,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,389.25/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.59

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