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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.68, 325.17 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.68, 325.17 and 150.50 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.68 : 325.17 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.68/325.17 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.68x = 325.17 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.68x = 48,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,936.46/235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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