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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 499.59 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 499.59 and 150.42 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 499.59 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/499.59 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 499.59 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 75,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,148.33/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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