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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.50 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.50 and 150.53 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.50 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.50 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.50 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 75,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,187.24/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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