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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 348.40 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 348.40 and 150.93 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 348.40 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/348.40 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 348.40 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 52,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.73/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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