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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.75, 349.71 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.75, 349.71 and 150.53 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 349.71 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/349.71 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 349.71 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 52,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641.85/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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