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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 503.32 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 503.32 and 153.10 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 503.32 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/503.32 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 503.32 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 77,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,058.29/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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