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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 503.79 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 503.79 and 153.13 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 503.79 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/503.79 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 503.79 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 77,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145.36/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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