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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 308.85 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 308.85 and 150.24 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 308.85 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/308.85 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 308.85 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 46,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.62/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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