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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.77 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.77 and 150.44 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.77 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.77 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.77 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 75,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,185.40/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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