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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 308.88 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 308.88 and 150.09 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 308.88 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/308.88 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 308.88 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 46,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.80/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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