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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 507.66 and 118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 507.66 and 118.99 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 507.66 = 118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/507.66 = 118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 507.66 × 118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 60,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403.33/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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