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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 504.27 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 504.27 and 153.50 is: 230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 504.27 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/504.27 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 504.27 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 77,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405.45/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.28

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