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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.31, 499.96 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.31, 499.96 and 150.57 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.31 : 499.96 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.31/499.96 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.31x = 499.96 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.31x = 75,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,280.48/333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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