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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 508.02 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 508.02 and 122.16 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 508.02 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/508.02 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 508.02 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 62,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,059.72/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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