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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 509.48 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 509.48 and 120.20 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 509.48 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/509.48 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 509.48 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 61,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239.50/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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