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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.29, 309.60 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.29, 309.60 and 150.58 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.29 : 309.60 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.29/309.60 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.29x = 309.60 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.29x = 46,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,619.57/224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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