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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 321.66 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 321.66 and 150.21 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 321.66 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/321.66 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 321.66 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 48,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.55/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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