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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 507.62 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 507.62 and 119.08 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 507.62 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/507.62 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 507.62 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 60,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,444.26/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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