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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 321.53 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 321.53 and 150.12 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 321.53 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/321.53 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 321.53 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 48,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,266.48/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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