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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 508.11 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 508.11 and 165.34 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 508.11 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/508.11 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 508.11 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 84,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,010.91/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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