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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 346.97 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 346.97 and 150.17 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 346.97 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/346.97 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 346.97 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 52,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105.73/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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