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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508 and 119.36 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 60,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,634.88/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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