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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.91 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.91 and 152.51 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.91 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.91 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.91 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 76,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,695.53/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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