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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.06 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.06 and 148.30 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.06 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.06 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.06 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 74,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,159.78/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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