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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 309.80 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 309.80 and 150.80 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 309.80 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/309.80 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 309.80 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 46,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,717.84/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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