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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 508.24 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 508.24 and 165.44 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 508.24 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/508.24 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 508.24 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 84,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,083.23/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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