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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.37 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.37 and 121.88 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.37 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.37 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.37 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 61,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835.41/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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