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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.73 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.73 and 150.43 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.73 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.73 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.73 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 75,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,174.38/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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