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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 308.90 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 308.90 and 150.16 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 308.90 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/308.90 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 308.90 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 46,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,382.50/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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