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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 502.38 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 502.38 and 152.28 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 502.38 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/502.38 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 502.38 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 76,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,502.43/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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