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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 508.97 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 508.97 and 122.77 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 508.97 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/508.97 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 508.97 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 62,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486.25/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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