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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 504.06 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 504.06 and 150.70 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 504.06 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/504.06 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 504.06 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 75,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,961.84/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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