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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.69, 346.96 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.69, 346.96 and 150.28 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.69 : 346.96 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.69/346.96 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.69x = 346.96 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.69x = 52,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,141.15/231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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