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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 502.68 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 502.68 and 152.51 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 502.68 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/502.68 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 502.68 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 76,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,663.73/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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