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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 500.31 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 500.31 and 151.15 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 500.31 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/500.31 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 500.31 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 75,621.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,621.86/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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