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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.02 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.02 and 176.34 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.02 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.02 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.02 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 89,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,584.25/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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