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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.13 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.13 and 82.25 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.13 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.13 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.13 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 41,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793.28/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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