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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 500.67 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 500.67 and 151.43 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 500.67 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/500.67 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 500.67 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 75,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,813.95/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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