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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 502.34 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 502.34 and 152.32 is: 228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 502.34 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/502.34 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 502.34 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 76,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,516.43/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.57

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