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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.21 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.21 and 150.90 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.21 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.21 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.21 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 52,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544.89/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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