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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.63 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.63 and 150.22 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.63 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.63 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.63 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 48,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,315.26/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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