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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 508.66 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 508.66 and 122.70 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 508.66 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/508.66 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 508.66 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 62,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,412.58/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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