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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 508.11 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 508.11 and 119.38 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 508.11 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/508.11 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 508.11 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 60,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658.17/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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