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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.90, 502.44 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.90, 502.44 and 152.44 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.90 : 502.44 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.90/502.44 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.90x = 502.44 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.90x = 76,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,589.44/334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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