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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.63, 309.79 and 150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.63, 309.79 and 150.97 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.63 : 309.79 = 150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.63/309.79 = 150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.63x = 309.79 × 150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.63x = 46,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,769.00/224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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