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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.53 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.53 and 150.59 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.53 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.53 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.53 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 46,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,611.55/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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