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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 501.18 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 501.18 and 151.56 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 501.18 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/501.18 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 501.18 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 75,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,958.84/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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