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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.18 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.18 and 175.86 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.18 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.18 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.18 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 89,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,192.67/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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