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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 503.80 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 503.80 and 153.27 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 503.80 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/503.80 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 503.80 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 77,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,217.04/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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