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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 321.56 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 321.56 and 150.04 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 321.56 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/321.56 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 321.56 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 48,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,246.51/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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