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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.33, 298.24 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.33, 298.24 and 150.72 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.33 : 298.24 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.33/298.24 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.33x = 298.24 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.33x = 44,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.73/216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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