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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 321.93 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 321.93 and 150.39 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 321.93 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/321.93 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 321.93 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 48,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415.05/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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