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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.30, 309.59 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.30, 309.59 and 150.68 is: 207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.30 : 309.59 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.30/309.59 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.30x = 309.59 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.30x = 46,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.72/224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.97

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