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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 176.20 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.30 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.30 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.30 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 89,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,386.26/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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