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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 507.79 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 507.79 and 122.09 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 507.79 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/507.79 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 507.79 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 61,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996.08/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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