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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.48 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.48 and 165.83 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.48 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.48 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.48 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 84,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,318.28/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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