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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 505.11 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 505.11 and 120.24 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 505.11 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/505.11 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 505.11 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 60,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,734.43/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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