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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.64, 310.02 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.64, 310.02 and 150.96 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.64 : 310.02 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.64/310.02 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.64x = 310.02 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.64x = 46,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800.62/224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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