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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 503.97 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 503.97 and 153.74 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 503.97 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/503.97 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 503.97 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 77,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,477.83/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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