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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 508.03 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 508.03 and 122.42 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 508.03 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/508.03 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 508.03 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 62,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,193.03/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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