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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.56 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.56 and 150.38 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.56 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.56 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.56 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 75,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123.83/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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