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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 507.63 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 507.63 and 175.92 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 507.63 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/507.63 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 507.63 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 89,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,302.27/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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