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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 502.65 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 502.65 and 152.37 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 502.65 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/502.65 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 502.65 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 76,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,588.78/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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