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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 499.68 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 499.68 and 150.63 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 499.68 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/499.68 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 499.68 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 75,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,266.80/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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