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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 508.36 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 508.36 and 122.48 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 508.36 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/508.36 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 508.36 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 62,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263.93/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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