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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 508.33 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 508.33 and 176.88 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 508.33 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/508.33 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 508.33 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 89,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,914.54/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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