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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 311.04 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 311.04 and 150.84 is: 208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 311.04 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/311.04 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 311.04 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 46,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917.27/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.04

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