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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 304.71 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 304.71 and 150.88 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 304.71 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/304.71 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 304.71 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 45,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973.88/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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