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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 508.72 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 508.72 and 122.75 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 508.72 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/508.72 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 508.72 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 62,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445.38/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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