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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 297.67 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 297.67 and 150.46 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 297.67 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/297.67 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 297.67 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 44,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787.43/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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