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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 501.90 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 501.90 and 152.21 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 501.90 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/501.90 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 501.90 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 76,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,391.69/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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