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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.59 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.59 and 152.38 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.59 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.59 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.59 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 76,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,584.66/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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