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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 321.95 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 321.95 and 150.42 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 321.95 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/321.95 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 321.95 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 48,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426.97/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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