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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.49 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.49 and 152.93 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.49 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.49 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.49 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 76,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,998.73/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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