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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.98 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.98 and 144.32 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.98 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.98 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.98 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 32,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.55/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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