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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 503.10 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 503.10 and 152.76 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 503.10 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/503.10 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 503.10 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 76,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853.56/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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