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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 506.52 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 506.52 and 175.34 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 506.52 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/506.52 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 506.52 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 88,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,813.22/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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