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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.57, 309.89 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.57, 309.89 and 150.87 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.57 : 309.89 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.57/309.89 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.57x = 309.89 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.57x = 46,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,754.93/224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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