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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.05 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.05 and 150.42 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.05 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.05 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.05 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 45,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735.20/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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