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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 310.38 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 310.38 and 150.27 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 310.38 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/310.38 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 310.38 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 46,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,640.80/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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