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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 512.11 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 512.11 and 122.08 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 512.11 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/512.11 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 512.11 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 62,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520.00/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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