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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.19 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.19 and 150.29 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.19 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.19 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.19 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 75,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,020.02/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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