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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 502.20 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 502.20 and 159.21 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 502.20 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/502.20 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 502.20 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 79,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,955.26/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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