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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.47, 309.88 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.47, 309.88 and 150.84 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.47 : 309.88 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.47/309.88 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.47x = 309.88 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.47x = 46,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741.55/224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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