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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 503.94 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 503.94 and 153.42 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 503.94 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/503.94 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 503.94 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 77,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,314.47/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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