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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 500.19 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 500.19 and 150.73 is: 226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 500.19 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/500.19 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 500.19 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 75,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393.64/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.09

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