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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.99, 310.61 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.99, 310.61 and 151.44 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.99 : 310.61 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.99/310.61 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.99x = 310.61 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.99x = 47,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039.16/224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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