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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.76 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.76 and 110.48 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.76 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.76 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.76 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 56,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,097.32/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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