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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 507.72 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 507.72 and 122.08 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 507.72 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/507.72 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 507.72 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 61,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,982.46/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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