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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 504.23 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 504.23 and 153.61 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 504.23 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/504.23 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 504.23 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 77,452.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,452.74/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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