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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.68, 309.87 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.68, 309.87 and 150.88 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.68 : 309.87 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.68/309.87 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.68x = 309.87 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.68x = 46,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,751.64/224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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