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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.81 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.81 and 122.25 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.81 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.81 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.81 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 62,079.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,079.77/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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