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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.50 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.50 and 120.52 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.50 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.50 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.50 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 60,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,922.86/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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