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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 501.06 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 501.06 and 151.52 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 501.06 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/501.06 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 501.06 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 75,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920.61/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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