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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 500.49 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 500.49 and 151.01 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 500.49 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/500.49 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 500.49 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 75,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,576.49/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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