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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 507.20 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 507.20 and 175.86 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 507.20 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/507.20 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 507.20 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 89,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,195.31/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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