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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 500.33 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 500.33 and 150.89 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 500.33 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/500.33 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 500.33 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 75,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,491.54/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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