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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 499.86 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 499.86 and 150.75 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 499.86 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/499.86 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 499.86 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 75,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,353.90/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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