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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.38 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.38 and 122.46 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.38 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.38 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.38 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 62,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,256.21/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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