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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 508.21 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 508.21 and 176.47 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 508.21 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/508.21 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 508.21 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 89,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,683.82/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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