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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 308.95 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 308.95 and 150.32 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 308.95 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/308.95 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 308.95 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 46,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.36/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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