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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 507.17 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 507.17 and 118.81 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 507.17 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/507.17 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 507.17 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 60,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255.90/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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