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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 507.36 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 507.36 and 175.98 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 507.36 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/507.36 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 507.36 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 89,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,285.21/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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