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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.70, 309.96 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.70, 309.96 and 151.02 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.70 : 309.96 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.70/309.96 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.70x = 309.96 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.70x = 46,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,810.16/224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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