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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 499.77 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 499.77 and 150.64 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 499.77 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/499.77 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 499.77 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 75,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,285.73/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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