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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.11, 502.48 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.11, 502.48 and 152.33 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.11 : 502.48 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.11/502.48 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.11x = 502.48 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.11x = 76,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542.85/335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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