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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.69, 502.29 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.69, 502.29 and 152.22 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 502.29 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/502.29 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 502.29 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 76,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,456.72/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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