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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.95, 349.71 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.95, 349.71 and 150.42 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.95 : 349.71 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.95/349.71 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.95x = 349.71 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.95x = 52,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603.22/232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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