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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 507.26 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 507.26 and 118.86 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 507.26 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/507.26 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 507.26 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 60,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292.33/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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