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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 349.26 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 349.26 and 150.76 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 349.26 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/349.26 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 349.26 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 52,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654.44/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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