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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.20 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.20 and 150.56 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.20 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.20 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.20 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 46,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553.15/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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