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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 507.42 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 507.42 and 175.84 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 507.42 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/507.42 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 507.42 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 89,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,224.73/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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