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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 308.71 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 308.71 and 150.11 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 308.71 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/308.71 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 308.71 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 46,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340.46/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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