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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 508.41 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 508.41 and 82.44 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 508.41 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/508.41 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 508.41 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 41,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,911.84/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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