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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 507.48 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 507.48 and 122.05 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 507.48 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/507.48 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 507.48 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 61,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,937.93/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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