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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.67 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.67 and 151.47 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.67 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.67 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.67 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 75,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836.48/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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