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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.23 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.23 and 150.49 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.23 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.23 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.23 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 46,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,987.49/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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