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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.26 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.26 and 150.60 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.26 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.26 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.26 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 45,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.56/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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