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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 309.42 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 309.42 and 150.36 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 309.42 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/309.42 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 309.42 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 46,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.39/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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