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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.38, 233.28 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.38, 233.28 and 150.77 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.38 : 233.28 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.38/233.28 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.38x = 233.28 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.38x = 35,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170.46/156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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