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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 509.22 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 509.22 and 122.90 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 509.22 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/509.22 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 509.22 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 62,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,580.59/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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