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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 502.75 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 502.75 and 150.17 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 502.75 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/502.75 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 502.75 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 75,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,498.05/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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