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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 508.48 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 508.48 and 122.40 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 508.48 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/508.48 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 508.48 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 62,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,237.95/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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