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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 500.09 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 500.09 and 148.20 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 500.09 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/500.09 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 500.09 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 74,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112.49/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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