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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 500.63 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 500.63 and 151.15 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 500.63 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/500.63 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 500.63 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 75,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,670.22/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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