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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 508.23 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 508.23 and 122.41 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 508.23 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/508.23 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 508.23 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 62,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212.43/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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