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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.35 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.35 and 120.62 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.35 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.35 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.35 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 60,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,955.32/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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