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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 500.39 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 500.39 and 150.93 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 500.39 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/500.39 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 500.39 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 75,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,523.25/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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