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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 499.92 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 499.92 and 150.76 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 499.92 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/499.92 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 499.92 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 75,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,367.94/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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