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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 503.60 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 503.60 and 153.52 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 503.60 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/503.60 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 503.60 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 77,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,312.67/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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