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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 321.86 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 321.86 and 150.35 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 321.86 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/321.86 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 321.86 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 48,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,389.29/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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