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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 508.10 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 508.10 and 122.19 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 508.10 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/508.10 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 508.10 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 62,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,084.13/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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