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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 501.98 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 501.98 and 152.06 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 501.98 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/501.98 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 501.98 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 76,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,330.32/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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