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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.56 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.56 and 150.52 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.56 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.56 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.56 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 75,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,193.77/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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