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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 346.92 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 346.92 and 150.30 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 346.92 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/346.92 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 346.92 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 52,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142.08/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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