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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 506.80 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 506.80 and 175.67 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 506.80 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/506.80 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 506.80 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 89,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,029.56/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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