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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 508.41 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 508.41 and 122.46 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 508.41 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/508.41 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 508.41 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 62,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259.89/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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