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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 346.92 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 346.92 and 150.28 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 346.92 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/346.92 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 346.92 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 52,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,135.14/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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