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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.90, 321.34 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.90, 321.34 and 150.04 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.90 : 321.34 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.90/321.34 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.90x = 321.34 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.90x = 48,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,214.13/232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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