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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 500.36 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 500.36 and 150.98 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 500.36 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/500.36 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 500.36 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 75,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.10/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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