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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 502.34 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 502.34 and 152.38 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 502.34 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/502.34 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 502.34 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 76,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,544.06/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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