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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 499.78 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 499.78 and 150.54 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 499.78 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/499.78 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 499.78 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 75,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,236.88/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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