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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.36 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.36 and 150.53 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.36 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.36 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.36 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 45,815.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815.31/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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