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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.56 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.56 and 150.98 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.56 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.56 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.56 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 45,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,830.73/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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