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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 507.72 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 507.72 and 122.20 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 507.72 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/507.72 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 507.72 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 62,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043.38/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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