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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.90, 502.18 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.90, 502.18 and 152.14 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.90 : 502.18 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.90/502.18 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.90x = 502.18 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.90x = 76,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,401.67/334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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