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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 508.49 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 508.49 and 122.60 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 508.49 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/508.49 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 508.49 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 62,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338.64/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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