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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 500.72 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 500.72 and 151.13 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 500.72 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/500.72 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 500.72 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 75,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,673.81/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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