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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 309.93 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 309.93 and 151.03 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 309.93 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/309.93 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 309.93 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 46,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808.73/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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