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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 506.98 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 506.98 and 121.47 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 506.98 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/506.98 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 506.98 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 61,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582.86/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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