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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 310.13 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 310.13 and 151.09 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 310.13 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/310.13 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 310.13 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 46,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857.54/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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