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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 309.10 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 309.10 and 150.28 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 309.10 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/309.10 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 309.10 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 46,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450.00/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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