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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.17, 503.94 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.17, 503.94 and 153.46 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.17 : 503.94 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.17/503.94 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.17x = 503.94 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.17x = 77,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,333.37/336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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