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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 502.55 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 502.55 and 152.43 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 502.55 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/502.55 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 502.55 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 76,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,603.70/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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