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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 503.03 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 503.03 and 152.68 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 503.03 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/503.03 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 503.03 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 76,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,802.62/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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