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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 504.83 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 504.83 and 120.14 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 504.83 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/504.83 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 504.83 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 60,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,650.28/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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