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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 321.50 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 321.50 and 150.12 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 321.50 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/321.50 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 321.50 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 48,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,263.96/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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