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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 508.77 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 508.77 and 119.83 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 508.77 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/508.77 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 508.77 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 60,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,965.91/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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