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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 321.83 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 321.83 and 150.21 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 321.83 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/321.83 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 321.83 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 48,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,341.33/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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