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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.32 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.32 and 150.93 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.32 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.32 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.32 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 45,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,931.02/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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