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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 349.02 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 349.02 and 150.36 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 349.02 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/349.02 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 349.02 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 52,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,478.65/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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