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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 501.98 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 501.98 and 152.01 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 501.98 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/501.98 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 501.98 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 76,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,305.22/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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