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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 505.36 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 505.36 and 120.47 is: 180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 505.36 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/505.36 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 505.36 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 60,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,879.76/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.71

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