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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 503.18 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 503.18 and 152.70 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 503.18 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/503.18 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 503.18 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 76,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,834.82/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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