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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.00, 507.06 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.00, 507.06 and 121.59 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.00 : 507.06 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.00/507.06 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.00x = 507.06 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.00x = 61,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653.43/338.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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