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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.29 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.29 and 150.87 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.29 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.29 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.29 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 52,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545.76/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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