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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 512.28 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 512.28 and 122.17 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 512.28 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/512.28 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 512.28 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 62,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,585.25/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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