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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.78, 309.91 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.78, 309.91 and 150.94 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.78 : 309.91 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.78/309.91 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.78x = 309.91 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.78x = 46,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,775.51/224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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