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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.36, 298.44 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.36, 298.44 and 150.84 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.36 : 298.44 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.36/298.44 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.36x = 298.44 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.36x = 45,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.69/216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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