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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 503.71 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 503.71 and 153.21 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 503.71 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/503.71 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 503.71 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 77,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173.03/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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