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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.78, 347.87 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.78, 347.87 and 150.78 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.78 : 347.87 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.78/347.87 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.78x = 347.87 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.78x = 52,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451.84/231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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