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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 308.50 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 308.50 and 150.11 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 308.50 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/308.50 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 308.50 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 46,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,306.64/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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