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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 502.06 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 502.06 and 149.57 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 502.06 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/502.06 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 502.06 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 75,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089.86/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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