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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.92, 310.64 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.92, 310.64 and 151.11 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.92 : 310.64 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.92/310.64 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.92x = 310.64 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.92x = 46,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940.81/224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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