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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 299.06 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 299.06 and 150.24 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 299.06 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/299.06 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 299.06 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 44,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930.02/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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