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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 298.08 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 298.08 and 150.46 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 298.08 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/298.08 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 298.08 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 44,848.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.37/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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