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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 224.98 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 224.98 and 144.64 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 224.98 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/224.98 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 224.98 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 32,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.11/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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