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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 508.16 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 508.16 and 119.48 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 508.16 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/508.16 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 508.16 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 60,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,713.05/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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