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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 508.08 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 508.08 and 176.40 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 508.08 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/508.08 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 508.08 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 89,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,625.31/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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