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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.08 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.08 and 150.48 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.08 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.08 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.08 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 45,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757.96/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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