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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.47 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.47 and 118.96 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.47 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.47 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.47 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 60,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,366.77/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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