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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 298.52 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 298.52 and 150.61 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 298.52 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/298.52 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 298.52 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 44,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,960.10/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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