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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 504.96 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 504.96 and 154.27 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 504.96 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/504.96 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 504.96 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 77,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,900.18/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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