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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.39 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.39 and 150.54 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.39 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.39 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.39 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 46,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575.57/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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