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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 507.63 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 507.63 and 121.94 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 507.63 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/507.63 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 507.63 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 61,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.22/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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