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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 508.14 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 508.14 and 176.40 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 508.14 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/508.14 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 508.14 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 89,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,635.90/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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