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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.57 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.57 and 150.03 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.57 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.57 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.57 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 52,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297.50/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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