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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 224.42 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 224.42 and 146.41 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 224.42 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/224.42 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 224.42 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 32,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856.04/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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