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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 509.22 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 509.22 and 120.08 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 509.22 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/509.22 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 509.22 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 61,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,143.99/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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