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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 507.93 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 507.93 and 122.26 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 507.93 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/507.93 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 507.93 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 62,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099.52/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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