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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 504.66 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 504.66 and 153.71 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 504.66 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/504.66 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 504.66 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 77,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,571.29/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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