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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.48 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.48 and 152.43 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.48 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.48 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.48 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 76,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,593.03/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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