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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 507.90 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 507.90 and 119.32 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 507.90 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/507.90 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 507.90 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 60,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602.63/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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