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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 508.14 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 508.14 and 176.42 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 508.14 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/508.14 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 508.14 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 89,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,646.06/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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