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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 321.45 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 321.45 and 150.14 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 321.45 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/321.45 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 321.45 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 48,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262.50/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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