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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.43 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.43 and 82.46 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.43 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.43 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.43 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 41,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,922.49/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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