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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 508.02 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 508.02 and 122.24 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 508.02 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/508.02 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 508.02 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 62,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100.36/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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