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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 508.15 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 508.15 and 119.35 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 508.15 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/508.15 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 508.15 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 60,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,646.72/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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