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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 508.02 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 508.02 and 176.37 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 508.02 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/508.02 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 508.02 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 89,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,599.49/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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