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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.95 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.95 and 120.84 is: 181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.95 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.95 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.95 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 61,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139.00/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.29

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