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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 512.21 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 512.21 and 122.13 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 512.21 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/512.21 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 512.21 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 62,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556.88/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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