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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 507.30 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 507.30 and 175.56 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 507.30 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/507.30 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 507.30 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 89,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,061.59/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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