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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 500.64 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 500.64 and 151.11 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 500.64 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/500.64 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 500.64 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 75,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652.96/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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