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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.34, 309.53 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.34, 309.53 and 150.71 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.34 : 309.53 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.34/309.53 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.34x = 309.53 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.34x = 46,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,646.97/224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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