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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 227.71 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 227.71 and 150.62 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 227.71 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/227.71 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 227.71 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 34,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296.93/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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