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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334, 500.40 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334, 500.40 and 151.12 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 500.40 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/500.40 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 500.40 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 75,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,620.45/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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