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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.26 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.26 and 150.53 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.26 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.26 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.26 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 46,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553.28/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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