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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 346.91 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 346.91 and 150.18 is: 225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 346.91 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/346.91 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 346.91 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 52,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098.94/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.27

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