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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 503.37 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 503.37 and 152.99 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 503.37 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/503.37 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 503.37 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 77,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,010.58/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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