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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 304.71 and 150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 304.71 and 150.79 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 304.71 = 150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/304.71 = 150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 304.71 × 150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 45,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,945.70/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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