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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 500.07 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 500.07 and 150.65 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 500.07 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/500.07 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 500.07 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 75,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,333.92/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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