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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 513.78 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 513.78 and 123.22 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 513.78 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/513.78 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 513.78 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 63,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,308.15/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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