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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 302.34 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 302.34 and 150.12 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 302.34 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/302.34 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 302.34 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 45,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,387.28/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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