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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.61, 501.65 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.61, 501.65 and 151.89 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.61 : 501.65 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.61/501.65 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.61x = 501.65 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.61x = 76,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,194.86/334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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