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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 499.51 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 499.51 and 150.27 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 499.51 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/499.51 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 499.51 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 75,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061.96/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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