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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 500.18 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 500.18 and 151.16 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 500.18 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/500.18 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 500.18 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 75,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,603.95/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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