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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 507.59 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 507.59 and 119.02 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 507.59 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/507.59 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 507.59 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 60,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,413.36/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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