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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 308.92 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 308.92 and 150.28 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 308.92 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/308.92 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 308.92 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 46,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,424.50/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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