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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.21 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.21 and 124.48 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.21 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.21 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.21 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 63,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,635.42/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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