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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 508.33 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 508.33 and 122.51 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 508.33 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/508.33 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 508.33 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 62,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,272.35/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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