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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.11, 499.62 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.11, 499.62 and 150.51 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.11 : 499.62 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.11/499.62 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.11x = 499.62 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.11x = 75,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,196.59/333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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