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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.62 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.62 and 150.59 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.62 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.62 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.62 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 75,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841.02/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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