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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 503.63 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 503.63 and 153.01 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 503.63 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/503.63 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 503.63 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 77,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,058.89/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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