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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 308.61 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 308.61 and 150.18 is: 206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 308.61 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/308.61 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 308.61 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 46,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347.05/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.92

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