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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 500.67 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 500.67 and 151.20 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 500.67 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/500.67 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 500.67 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 75,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701.30/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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