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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 509 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 509 and 122.92 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 509 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/509 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 509 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 62,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,566.28/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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