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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.43, 504.73 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.43, 504.73 and 153.78 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.43 : 504.73 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.43/504.73 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.43x = 504.73 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.43x = 77,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,617.38/336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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