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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 506.22 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 506.22 and 120.98 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 506.22 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/506.22 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 506.22 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 61,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239.36/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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