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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 233.01 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 233.01 and 150.48 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 233.01 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/233.01 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 233.01 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 35,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063.34/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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