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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 298.64 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 298.64 and 150.88 is: 208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 298.64 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/298.64 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 298.64 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 45,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058.80/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.22

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