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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 304.58 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 304.58 and 150.74 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 304.58 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/304.58 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 304.58 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 45,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,910.11/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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