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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 499.48 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 499.48 and 150.61 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 499.48 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/499.48 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 499.48 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 75,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,226.68/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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