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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.77 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.77 and 150.87 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.77 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.77 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.77 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 45,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980.65/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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