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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 507.11 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 507.11 and 121.58 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 507.11 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/507.11 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 507.11 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 61,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651.29/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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