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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 311.88 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 311.88 and 150.58 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 311.88 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/311.88 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 311.88 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 46,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963.45/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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