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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 309.89 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 309.89 and 150.78 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 309.89 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/309.89 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 309.89 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 46,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724.46/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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