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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 309.02 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 309.02 and 150.21 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 309.02 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/309.02 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 309.02 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 46,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418.27/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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