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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 508.36 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 508.36 and 122.47 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 508.36 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/508.36 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 508.36 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 62,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,258.85/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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