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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.85, 312.93 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.85, 312.93 and 150.98 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.85 : 312.93 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.85/312.93 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.85x = 312.93 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.85x = 47,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244.61/208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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