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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.60 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.60 and 150.22 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.60 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.60 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.60 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 48,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310.75/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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