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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 508.86 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 508.86 and 122.84 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 508.86 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/508.86 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 508.86 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 62,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505.82/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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