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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 303.82 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 303.82 and 150.23 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 303.82 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/303.82 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 303.82 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 45,642.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642.13/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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