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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 227.84 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 227.84 and 150.88 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 227.84 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/227.84 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 227.84 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 34,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376.50/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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