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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.96, 503.98 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.96, 503.98 and 153.37 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.96 : 503.98 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.96/503.98 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.96x = 503.98 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.96x = 77,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,293.77/335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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