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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.09 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.09 and 150.32 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.09 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.09 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.09 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 33,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.97/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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