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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 508.18 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 508.18 and 122.21 is: 183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 508.18 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/508.18 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 508.18 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 62,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,104.07/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.40

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