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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 321.98 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 321.98 and 150.49 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 321.98 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/321.98 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 321.98 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 48,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,454.77/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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