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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 310.24 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 310.24 and 150.28 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 310.24 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/310.24 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 310.24 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 46,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,622.87/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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