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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.05 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.05 and 151.23 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.05 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.05 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.05 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 46,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.86/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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