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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.90 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.90 and 152.61 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.90 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.90 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.90 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 76,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,747.57/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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