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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 309.15 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 309.15 and 150.50 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 309.15 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/309.15 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 309.15 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 46,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,527.85/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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