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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 507.48 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 507.48 and 175.87 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 507.48 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/507.48 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 507.48 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 89,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,250.51/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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