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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 226.36 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 226.36 and 150.48 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 226.36 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/226.36 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 226.36 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 34,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,062.65/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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