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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 501.04 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 501.04 and 151.46 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 501.04 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/501.04 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 501.04 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 75,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,887.52/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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