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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 503.72 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 503.72 and 101.55 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 503.72 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/503.72 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 503.72 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 51,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152.26/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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