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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.36 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.36 and 150.85 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.36 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.36 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.36 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 45,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,761.86/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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