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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.01, 346.24 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.01, 346.24 and 150.01 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.01 : 346.24 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.01/346.24 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.01x = 346.24 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.01x = 51,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,939.46/231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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