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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 508.06 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 508.06 and 216.82 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 508.06 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/508.06 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 508.06 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 110,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,158.48/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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