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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 500.79 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 500.79 and 151.13 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 500.79 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/500.79 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 500.79 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 75,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,681.89/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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