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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 508.61 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 508.61 and 122.81 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 508.61 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/508.61 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 508.61 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 62,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,459.85/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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