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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.36 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.36 and 121.92 is: 182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.36 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.36 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.36 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 61,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857.33/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.86

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