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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 499.92 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 499.92 and 150.58 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 499.92 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/499.92 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 499.92 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 75,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,277.95/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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