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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.87, 321.38 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.87, 321.38 and 150.18 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.87 : 321.38 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.87/321.38 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.87x = 321.38 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.87x = 48,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262.49/232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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