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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 508.96 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 508.96 and 122.98 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 508.96 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/508.96 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 508.96 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 62,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,591.90/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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