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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.89, 505.34 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.89, 505.34 and 154.52 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.89 : 505.34 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.89/505.34 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.89x = 505.34 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.89x = 78,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,084.36/336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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