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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.12 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.12 and 176.40 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.12 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.12 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.12 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 89,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,632.37/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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