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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 228.65 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 228.65 and 150.61 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 228.65 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/228.65 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 228.65 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 34,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,436.93/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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