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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 505.26 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 505.26 and 120.57 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 505.26 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/505.26 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 505.26 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 60,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919.20/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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