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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.18 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.18 and 81.62 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.18 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.18 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.18 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 41,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394.56/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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