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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 309.30 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 309.30 and 150.50 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 309.30 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/309.30 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 309.30 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 46,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549.65/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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