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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502 and 152.10 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 76,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,354.20/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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