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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 505.63 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 505.63 and 120.82 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 505.63 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/505.63 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 505.63 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 61,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,090.22/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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