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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 512.31 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 512.31 and 122.15 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 512.31 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/512.31 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 512.31 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 62,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576.63/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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