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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 507.70 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 507.70 and 122.20 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 507.70 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/507.70 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 507.70 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 62,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037.79/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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