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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 327.42 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 327.42 and 150.08 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 327.42 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/327.42 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 327.42 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 49,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.56/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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