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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 502.25 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 502.25 and 152.18 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 502.25 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/502.25 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 502.25 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 76,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,431.87/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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