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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 309.44 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 309.44 and 150.44 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 309.44 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/309.44 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 309.44 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 46,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551.40/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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