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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 224.12 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 224.12 and 147.34 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 224.12 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/224.12 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 224.12 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 33,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023.22/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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