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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 321.96 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 321.96 and 150.46 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 321.96 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/321.96 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 321.96 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 48,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.10/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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