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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 500.68 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 500.68 and 151.06 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 500.68 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/500.68 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 500.68 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 75,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,632.72/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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