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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 508.20 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 508.20 and 122.23 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 508.20 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/508.20 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 508.20 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 62,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,117.29/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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