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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.89, 501.94 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.89, 501.94 and 151.87 is: 227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.89 : 501.94 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.89/501.94 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.89x = 501.94 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.89x = 76,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,229.63/334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.63

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