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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 348.09 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 348.09 and 150.76 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 348.09 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/348.09 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 348.09 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 52,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,478.05/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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