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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 508.32 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 508.32 and 119.55 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 508.32 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/508.32 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 508.32 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 60,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769.66/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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