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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 507.81 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 507.81 and 122.07 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 507.81 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/507.81 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 507.81 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 61,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.37/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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