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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 298.31 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 298.31 and 150.66 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 298.31 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/298.31 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 298.31 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 44,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942.63/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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