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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 309.05 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 309.05 and 150.20 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 309.05 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/309.05 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 309.05 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 46,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417.01/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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