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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 507.95 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 507.95 and 119.28 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 507.95 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/507.95 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 507.95 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 60,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587.68/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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