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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.90, 502.17 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.90, 502.17 and 152.20 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.90 : 502.17 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.90/502.17 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.90x = 502.17 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.90x = 76,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,430.27/334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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