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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.98 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.98 and 120.91 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.98 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.98 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.98 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 61,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178.04/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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