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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.71 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.71 and 152.48 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.71 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.71 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.71 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 76,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,650.71/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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