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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 321.37 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 321.37 and 150 is: 206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 321.37 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/321.37 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 321.37 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 48,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,205.50/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.91

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