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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 507.81 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 507.81 and 122.09 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 507.81 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/507.81 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 507.81 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 61,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998.52/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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