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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.74 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.74 and 151.22 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.74 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.74 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.74 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 46,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,990.10/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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