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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 499.67 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 499.67 and 148.09 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 499.67 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/499.67 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 499.67 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 73,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,993.63/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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