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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 233.10 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 233.10 and 150.48 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 233.10 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/233.10 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 233.10 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 35,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,076.89/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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