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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 507.62 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 507.62 and 122.12 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 507.62 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/507.62 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 507.62 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 61,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.32/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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