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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 499.86 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 499.86 and 150.74 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 499.86 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/499.86 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 499.86 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 75,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,348.90/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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