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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 508.94 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 508.94 and 122.87 is: 184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 508.94 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/508.94 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 508.94 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 62,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,530.30/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.30

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