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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 505.32 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 505.32 and 154.27 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 505.32 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/505.32 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 505.32 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 77,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,955.72/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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