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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 312.33 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 312.33 and 150.39 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 312.33 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/312.33 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 312.33 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 46,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.31/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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