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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.22 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.22 and 150.44 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.22 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.22 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.22 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 46,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,517.13/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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