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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.19 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.19 and 150.46 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.19 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.19 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.19 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 46,972.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972.11/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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