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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 499.48 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 499.48 and 150.60 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 499.48 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/499.48 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 499.48 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 75,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,221.69/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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