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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.35 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.35 and 150.59 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.35 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.35 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.35 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 45,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833.32/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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