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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.91, 505.38 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.91, 505.38 and 120.43 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.91 : 505.38 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.91/505.38 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.91x = 505.38 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.91x = 60,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,862.91/336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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