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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.32 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.32 and 151.39 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.32 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.32 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.32 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 75,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,894.83/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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