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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 224.44 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 224.44 and 150.04 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 224.44 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/224.44 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 224.44 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 33,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673.11/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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