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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 502.02 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 502.02 and 152.06 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 502.02 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/502.02 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 502.02 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 76,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,333.89/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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