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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 500.42 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 500.42 and 151.06 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 500.42 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/500.42 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 500.42 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 75,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,591.44/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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