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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 508.92 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 508.92 and 122.84 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 508.92 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/508.92 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 508.92 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 62,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,515.73/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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