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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 311.80 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 311.80 and 150.32 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 311.80 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/311.80 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 311.80 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 46,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,869.78/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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