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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 499.56 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 499.56 and 150.67 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 499.56 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/499.56 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 499.56 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 75,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,268.71/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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