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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 508.21 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 508.21 and 119.43 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 508.21 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/508.21 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 508.21 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 60,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.98/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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