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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 508.06 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 508.06 and 176.30 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 508.06 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/508.06 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 508.06 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 89,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,570.56/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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