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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 506.81 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 506.81 and 121.47 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 506.81 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/506.81 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 506.81 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 61,559.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559.93/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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