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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 505.40 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 505.40 and 120.50 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 505.40 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/505.40 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 505.40 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 60,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,900.70/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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