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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.01, 502.61 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.01, 502.61 and 152.45 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.01 : 502.61 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.01/502.61 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.01x = 502.61 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.01x = 76,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,619.62/335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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