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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.45, 309.84 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.45, 309.84 and 149.88 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.45 : 309.84 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.45/309.84 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.45x = 309.84 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.45x = 46,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438.44/224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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