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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.30 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.30 and 122.41 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.30 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.30 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.30 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 62,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221.33/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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