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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 507.90 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 507.90 and 176.24 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 507.90 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/507.90 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 507.90 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 89,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,512.30/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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