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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 310.23 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 310.23 and 151.07 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 310.23 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/310.23 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 310.23 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 46,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864.89/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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