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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 309.71 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 309.71 and 150.89 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 309.71 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/309.71 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 309.71 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 46,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,732.14/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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