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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 504.12 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 504.12 and 153.51 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 504.12 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/504.12 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 504.12 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 77,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,387.46/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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