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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 508.24 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 508.24 and 176.42 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 508.24 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/508.24 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 508.24 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 89,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,663.70/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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