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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.53, 504.65 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.53, 504.65 and 153.87 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.53 : 504.65 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.53/504.65 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.53x = 504.65 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.53x = 77,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,649.73/336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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