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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 507.05 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 507.05 and 175.43 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 507.05 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/507.05 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 507.05 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 88,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,948.81/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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