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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 308.82 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 308.82 and 150.01 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 308.82 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/308.82 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 308.82 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 46,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326.09/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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