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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 512.56 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 512.56 and 122.30 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 512.56 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/512.56 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 512.56 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 62,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683.22/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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