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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.11 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.11 and 122.14 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.11 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.11 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.11 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 62,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060.56/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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