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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 501.78 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 501.78 and 152 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 501.78 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/501.78 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 501.78 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 76,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,270.56/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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