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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 328.64 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 328.64 and 150.66 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 328.64 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/328.64 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 328.64 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 49,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512.15/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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