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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 508.01 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 508.01 and 122.24 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 508.01 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/508.01 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 508.01 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 62,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099.80/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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