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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 224.82 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 224.82 and 146.64 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 224.82 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/224.82 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 224.82 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 32,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967.60/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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