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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 507.02 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 507.02 and 175.67 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 507.02 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/507.02 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 507.02 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 89,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,068.20/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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