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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.75 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.75 and 153.18 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.75 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.75 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.75 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 77,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.43/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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