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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.71, 310.04 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.71, 310.04 and 151.05 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.71 : 310.04 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.71/310.04 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.71x = 310.04 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.71x = 46,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831.14/224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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