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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 508.11 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 508.11 and 122.46 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 508.11 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/508.11 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 508.11 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 62,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,223.15/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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