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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.66 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.66 and 150.36 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.66 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.66 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.66 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 75,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,128.88/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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