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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 507.66 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 507.66 and 122.03 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 507.66 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/507.66 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 507.66 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 61,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950.41/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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