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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 322.17 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 322.17 and 150.50 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 322.17 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/322.17 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 322.17 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 48,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,486.59/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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