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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 304.12 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 304.12 and 150.36 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 304.12 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/304.12 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 304.12 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 45,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.53/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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