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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 507.85 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 507.85 and 119.21 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 507.85 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/507.85 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 507.85 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 60,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,541.77/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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