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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 504.43 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 504.43 and 154.31 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 504.43 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/504.43 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 504.43 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 77,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,836.92/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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