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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.15, 346.32 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.15, 346.32 and 150.03 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.15 : 346.32 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.15/346.32 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.15x = 346.32 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.15x = 51,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,958.39/231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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