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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.49 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.49 and 150.47 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.49 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.49 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.49 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 75,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,756.87/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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