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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.51 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.51 and 150.30 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.51 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.51 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.51 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 48,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,322.95/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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