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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.84 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.84 and 176.24 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.84 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.84 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.84 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 89,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,501.72/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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