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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 507.15 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 507.15 and 118.82 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 507.15 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/507.15 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 507.15 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 60,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259.56/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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