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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.56 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.56 and 122.55 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.56 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.56 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.56 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 62,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324.03/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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