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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 502.65 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 502.65 and 149.89 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 502.65 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/502.65 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 502.65 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 75,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,338.95/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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