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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 508.83 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 508.83 and 122.82 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 508.83 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/508.83 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 508.83 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 62,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,494.50/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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