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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.48, 309.83 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.48, 309.83 and 150.87 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.48 : 309.83 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.48/309.83 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.48x = 309.83 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.48x = 46,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743.30/224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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