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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 505.68 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 505.68 and 120.82 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 505.68 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/505.68 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 505.68 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 61,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,096.26/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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