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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 299.22 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 299.22 and 150.48 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 299.22 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/299.22 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 299.22 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 45,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,026.63/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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