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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 499.89 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 499.89 and 150.66 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 499.89 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/499.89 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 499.89 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 75,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,313.43/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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