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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309.17 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309.17 and 150.44 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309.17 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309.17 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309.17 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 46,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,510.37/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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