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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 507.36 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 507.36 and 118.86 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 507.36 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/507.36 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 507.36 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 60,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302.91/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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