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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 509.30 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 509.30 and 120.32 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 509.30 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/509.30 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 509.30 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 61,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278.98/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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