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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 350.88 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 350.88 and 150.89 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 350.88 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/350.88 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 350.88 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 52,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942.53/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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