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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 503.66 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 503.66 and 153.16 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 503.66 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/503.66 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 503.66 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 77,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,139.80/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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