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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 503.50 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 503.50 and 153.04 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 503.50 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/503.50 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 503.50 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 77,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,055.64/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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