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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 500.37 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 500.37 and 150.99 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 500.37 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/500.37 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 500.37 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 75,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,550.87/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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