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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 506.47 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 506.47 and 121.31 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 506.47 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/506.47 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 506.47 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 61,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439.88/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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