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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.86, 347.70 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.86, 347.70 and 150.50 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.86 : 347.70 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.86/347.70 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.86x = 347.70 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.86x = 52,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328.85/231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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