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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 503.30 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 503.30 and 152.72 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 503.30 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/503.30 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 503.30 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 76,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,863.98/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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