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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.68 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.68 and 150.08 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.68 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.68 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.68 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 48,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275.38/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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