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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.78, 501.68 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.78, 501.68 and 151.72 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.78 : 501.68 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.78/501.68 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.78x = 501.68 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.78x = 76,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,114.89/334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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