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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.58 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.58 and 122.00 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.58 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.58 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.58 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 61,925.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925.72/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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