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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 302.25 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 302.25 and 150.30 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 302.25 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/302.25 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 302.25 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 45,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428.18/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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