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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.83 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.83 and 148.07 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.83 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.83 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.83 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 74,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,012.29/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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