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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 223.44 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 223.44 and 147.44 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 223.44 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/223.44 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 223.44 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 32,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,943.99/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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