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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.80, 347.84 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.80, 347.84 and 150.64 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.80 : 347.84 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.80/347.84 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.80x = 347.84 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.80x = 52,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398.62/231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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