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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.99, 310.40 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.99, 310.40 and 151.34 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.99 : 310.40 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.99/310.40 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.99x = 310.40 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.99x = 46,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973.63/224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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