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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 312.28 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 312.28 and 150.34 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 312.28 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/312.28 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 312.28 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 46,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.18/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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