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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 508.05 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 508.05 and 176.31 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 508.05 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/508.05 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 508.05 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 89,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,574.30/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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