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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 503.40 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 503.40 and 150.39 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 503.40 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/503.40 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 503.40 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 75,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,706.33/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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