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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.83, 500.27 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.83, 500.27 and 150.91 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.83 : 500.27 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.83/500.27 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.83x = 500.27 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.83x = 75,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,495.75/333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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