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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.18 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.18 and 151.59 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.18 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.18 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.18 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 75,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,973.88/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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