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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 504.92 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 504.92 and 120.28 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 504.92 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/504.92 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 504.92 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 60,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,731.78/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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