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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.41, 500.17 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.41, 500.17 and 150.71 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.41 : 500.17 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.41/500.17 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.41x = 500.17 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.41x = 75,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,378.03/333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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