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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.17, 504.23 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.17, 504.23 and 153.51 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.17 : 504.23 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.17/504.23 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.17x = 504.23 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.17x = 77,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,403.58/336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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