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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 508.37 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 508.37 and 122.46 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 508.37 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/508.37 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 508.37 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 62,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,254.38/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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