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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 508.17 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 508.17 and 176.28 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 508.17 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/508.17 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 508.17 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 89,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,580.21/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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