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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.09, 321.59 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.09, 321.59 and 150.05 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.09 : 321.59 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.09/321.59 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.09x = 321.59 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.09x = 48,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,255.76/233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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