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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 347.86 and 150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 347.86 and 150.67 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 347.86 = 150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/347.86 = 150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 347.86 × 150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 52,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,412.69/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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