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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 224.47 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 224.47 and 146.28 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 224.47 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/224.47 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 224.47 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 32,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.16/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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