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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 502.74 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 502.74 and 152.46 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 502.74 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/502.74 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 502.74 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 76,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,647.74/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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