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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 508.65 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 508.65 and 123.02 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 508.65 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/508.65 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 508.65 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 62,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,574.12/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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