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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 347.34 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 347.34 and 150.26 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 347.34 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/347.34 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 347.34 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 52,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,191.31/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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