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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 312.26 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 312.26 and 150.44 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 312.26 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/312.26 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 312.26 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 46,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974.08/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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