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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 508.03 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 508.03 and 176.64 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 508.03 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/508.03 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 508.03 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 89,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,738.42/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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