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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 508.29 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 508.29 and 122.56 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 508.29 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/508.29 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 508.29 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 62,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294.29/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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