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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 310.17 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 310.17 and 151.11 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 310.17 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/310.17 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 310.17 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 46,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,869.79/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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