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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 348.59 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 348.59 and 150.17 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 348.59 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/348.59 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 348.59 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 52,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346.39/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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