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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 502.95 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 502.95 and 152.71 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 502.95 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/502.95 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 502.95 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 76,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,806.75/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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