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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.56 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.56 and 150.24 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.56 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.56 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.56 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 46,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658.53/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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