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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 507.87 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 507.87 and 122.22 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 507.87 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/507.87 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 507.87 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 62,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,071.87/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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