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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 223.98 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 223.98 and 147.36 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 223.98 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/223.98 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 223.98 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 33,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.69/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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