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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.31, 322.01 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.31, 322.01 and 150.62 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.31 : 322.01 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.31/322.01 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.31x = 322.01 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.31x = 48,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498.78/233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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