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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.82 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.82 and 150.27 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.82 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.82 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.82 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 45,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656.50/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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