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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 309.03 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 309.03 and 150.39 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 309.03 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/309.03 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 309.03 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 46,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475.02/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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