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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.67, 504.99 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.67, 504.99 and 120.24 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.67 : 504.99 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.67/504.99 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.67x = 504.99 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.67x = 60,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,720.00/336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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