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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 305.58 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 305.58 and 150.58 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 305.58 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/305.58 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 305.58 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 46,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,014.24/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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