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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 329.32 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 329.32 and 150.86 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 329.32 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/329.32 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 329.32 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 49,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.22/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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