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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.67 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.67 and 81.95 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.67 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.67 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.67 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 41,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,602.49/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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