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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 304.19 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 304.19 and 150.50 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 304.19 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/304.19 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 304.19 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 45,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778.32/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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