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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 508.08 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 508.08 and 176.47 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 508.08 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/508.08 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 508.08 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 89,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,660.88/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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