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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.70 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.70 and 150.52 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.70 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.70 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.70 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 75,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,214.84/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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