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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.16 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.16 and 122.27 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.16 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.16 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.16 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 62,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,133.38/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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