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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 505.62 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 505.62 and 120.70 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 505.62 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/505.62 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 505.62 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 61,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,028.33/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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