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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.65 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.65 and 150.51 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.65 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.65 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.65 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 45,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853.45/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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