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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.19, 501.28 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.19, 501.28 and 151.46 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.19 : 501.28 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.19/501.28 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.19x = 501.28 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.19x = 75,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923.87/334.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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