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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 506.82 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 506.82 and 118.62 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 506.82 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/506.82 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 506.82 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 60,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,118.99/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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