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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 500.82 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 500.82 and 151.26 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 500.82 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/500.82 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 500.82 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 75,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754.03/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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