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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 346.74 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 346.74 and 150.22 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 346.74 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/346.74 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 346.74 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 52,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,087.28/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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