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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 508.26 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 508.26 and 165.44 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 508.26 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/508.26 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 508.26 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 84,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,085.26/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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