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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 500.85 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 500.85 and 151.52 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 500.85 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/500.85 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 500.85 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 75,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,886.29/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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