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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 502.28 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 502.28 and 152.12 is: 228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 502.28 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/502.28 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 502.28 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 76,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,403.56/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.25

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