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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.56 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.56 and 150.48 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.56 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.56 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.56 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 75,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,173.79/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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