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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 501.19 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 501.19 and 148.91 is: 223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 501.19 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/501.19 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 501.19 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 74,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633.55/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.48

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