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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 507.13 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 507.13 and 121.82 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 507.13 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/507.13 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 507.13 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 61,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,778.58/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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