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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 308.91 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 308.91 and 150.15 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 308.91 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/308.91 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 308.91 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 46,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384.56/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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