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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.71 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.71 and 150.59 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.71 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.71 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.71 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 75,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,251.33/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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