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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.73 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.73 and 81.98 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.73 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.73 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.73 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 41,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.64/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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