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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.62 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.62 and 118.94 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.62 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.62 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.62 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 60,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,374.08/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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