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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.68 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.68 and 153.72 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.68 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.68 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.68 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 77,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.41/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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