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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.41, 348.31 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.41, 348.31 and 150.12 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.41 : 348.31 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.41/348.31 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.41x = 348.31 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.41x = 52,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,287.92/232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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