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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 310.11 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 310.11 and 150.96 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 310.11 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/310.11 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 310.11 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 46,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,815.65/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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