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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 346.41 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 346.41 and 150.08 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 346.41 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/346.41 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 346.41 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 51,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,987.48/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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