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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 503.21 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 503.21 and 152.86 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 503.21 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/503.21 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 503.21 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 76,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,920.98/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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