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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 508.63 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 508.63 and 122.69 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 508.63 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/508.63 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 508.63 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 62,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,403.81/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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