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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 499.78 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 499.78 and 150.62 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 499.78 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/499.78 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 499.78 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 75,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,276.11/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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