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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 508.14 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 508.14 and 122.45 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 508.14 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/508.14 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 508.14 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 62,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,219.20/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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