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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.68 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.68 and 120.72 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.68 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.68 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.68 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 61,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,045.69/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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