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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 308.78 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 308.78 and 150.06 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 308.78 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/308.78 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 308.78 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 46,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,335.90/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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